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Story Of A Secret State: My Report To The World
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In The Words Of James Russell Lowell'S Rousing Hymn: 'Once To Every Man And Nation, Comes The Moment To Decide, In The Strife Of Truth With Falsehood, For The Good Or Evil Side.' Perhaps More Than Most Of Us, Jan Karski Faced Such A Choice In The Starkest Of Possible Terms, And Made His Decision As Courageously As One Could. . . . Jan Karski Was A Patriot And A Truth Teller; May His Words Always Be Read And His Legacy Never Forgotten.From The Foreword By Madeleine Albrightjan Karski'S Story Of A Secret State Stands As One Of The Most Poignant And Inspiring Memoirs Of World War Ii And The Holocaust. With Elements Of A Spy Thriller, Documenting His Experiences In The Polish Underground, And As One Of The First Accounts Of The Systematic Slaughter Of The Jews By The German Nazis, This Volume Is A Remarkable Testimony Of One Man'S Courage And A Nation'S Struggle For Resistance Against Overwhelming Oppression.Karski Was A Brilliant Young Diplomat When War Broke Out In 1939 With Hitler'S Invasion Of Poland. Taken Prisoner By The Soviet Red Army, Which Had Simultaneously Invaded From The East, Karski Narrowly Escaped The Subsequent Katyn Forest Massacre. He Became A Member Of The Polish Underground, The Most Significant Resistance Movement In Occupied Europe, Acting As A Liaison And Courier Between The Underground And The Polish Governmentinexile. He Was Twice Smuggled Into The Warsaw Ghetto, And Entered The Nazi'S Izbica Transit Camp Disguised As A Guard, Witnessing Firsthand The Horrors Of The Holocaust.Karski'S Courage And Testimony, Conveyed In A Breathtaking Manner In Story Of A Secret State, Offer The Narrative Of One Of The World'S Greatest Eyewitnesses And An Inspiration For All Of Humanity, Emboldening Each Of Us To Rise To The Challenge Of Standing Up Against Evil And For Human Rights. This Definitive Editionwhich Includes A Foreword By Madeleine Albright, A Biographical Essay By Yale Historian Timothy Snyder, An Afterword By Zbigniew Brzezinski, Previously Unpublished Photos, Notes, Further Reading, And A Glossaryis An Apt Legacy For This Hero Of Conscience During The Most Fraught And Fragile Moment In Modern History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Story of a Secret State'? A: 'Story of a Secret State' focuses on Jan Karski's experiences during World War II, particularly his time in the Polish Underground and his efforts to document the Holocaust.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Story of a Secret State' is Jan Karski, a Polish diplomat and resistance fighter during World War II.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is an updated version, which includes additional insights such as a foreword by Madeleine Albright and previously unpublished photos.
- Q: How many pages does 'Story of a Secret State' have? A: 'Story of a Secret State' contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in World War II history? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for readers interested in World War II history, particularly regarding the Polish resistance and the Holocaust.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Story of a Secret State' published? A: 'Story of a Secret State' was published on January 15, 2014.
- Q: What themes are explored in the memoir? A: The memoir explores themes of courage, resistance against oppression, and the importance of truth in the face of evil.
- Q: Are there any additional resources included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a biographical essay, an afterword by Zbigniew Brzezinski, notes, further reading suggestions, and a glossary.
- Q: What makes Jan Karski's account significant? A: Jan Karski's account is significant due to his firsthand experiences as an eyewitness to the Holocaust and his role in the Polish Underground, offering a unique perspective on the events of World War II.